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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time has passed since the Yahi have moved to Wowunupo?
(a) Over twelve years.
(b) Twenty-five years.
(c) Over twenty years.
(d) Almost five years.

2. What does Ishi find when he makes it to the fishing shelter?
(a) Everything is the same; Tushi and Elder Uncle have not been there.
(b) Litter from a saldu camp is strewn around the area.
(c) Tushi and Elder Uncle are waiting for him.
(d) No one is there, but Tushi has left him a message.

3. When the Sheriff asks Ishi whether he would like to return to the Yahi world, why does Ishi decline?
(a) Ishi says the Yahi world no longer exists.
(b) Ishi does not want the saldu to know where the Yahi lands are.
(c) Ishi is excited about the opportunity to explore.
(d) Ishi does not trust the Sheriff to return him safely.

4. What concern does Mother express about Elder Uncle's decision to have Ishi sleep in the men's house?
(a) She is worried for her safety and the safety of the other women.
(b) She says that she needs Ishi's help in the women's house.
(c) She does not think Ishi should stay awake all night like the men do.
(d) She is worried that Ishi will hear stories that will frighten him.

5. What has Mother done while Ishi has been out looking for Tushi and Elder Uncle?
(a) She has been gathering food from all of the plants that she could reach.
(b) She has been weaving baskets.
(c) She has been praying.
(d) She has been sleeping all day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ishi burn off his hair?

2. What is covering the mouth of the cave when they arrive?

3. According to Majapa, what keeps the Yahi world alive?

4. What purpose is served by the pinecones that come from the gray pine?

5. What does Ishi decide to seek when he leaves Tuliyani?

(see the answer key)

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